Janis: Little Girl Blue

Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015
1h 46m
7.3

7.3/10

163 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Jigsaw Productions Disarming Films American Masters Pictures Union Entertainment Group Sony Music Entertainment Artemis Rising
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 9, 2015
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt3707114

Cast

Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin

Herself (archive footage)

Cat Power
Cat Power

Narrator (voice)

D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker

Himself

Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett

Himself

Peter Albin
Peter Albin

Himself

Karleen Bennett
Karleen Bennett

Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

Laura Joplin
Laura Joplin

Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

Michael Joplin
Michael Joplin

Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

Key Crew

Amy J. Berg
Director
Katherine LeBlond
Producer
Amy J. Berg
Producer
Alex Gibney
Producer
Jeff Jampol
Producer
Michael Kantor
Executive Producer
Stacey Offman
Executive Producer
Amy J. Berg
Writer